Peter Hibberd, M.D., is a doctor whose advice is based on more than 28 years of hospital outpatient and inpatient experience. He is an experienced emergency medicine physician, surgeon, and consultant. Dr. Hibberd is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. He is also a fellow and active member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, an active member of the American College of Emergency Physicians, and a member and fellow of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Hibberd has earned numerous national and international professional certifications, memberships, and awards.

Excessive Sweating

Question: I sweat profusely from my scalp and my hair is always wet. Strangely, I don’t have a problem with my underarms, hands, or feet. I have gone to several specialists and they all say I have “hyperhidrosis.” I am a middle-aged woman. What treatments might work for me?

Dr. Hibberd's Answer:The treatments for excessive sweating or hyperhidrosis range from prescription antiperspirants and medications to Botox, surgery, and more. Sometimes conditions like diabetes, heart failure, anxiety, and an overactive thyroid gland can cause this problem, and it can also be a side effect of some medications. See your doctor who will be able to identify the cause and recommend an appropriate treatment.

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